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Originally delivered on 9/17/2024 2:00 pm

SUBJECT: Crestline PTO E-News

September 17, 2024

Dates to Remember:


Sept 18
McDonald's Spirit Night 4:30-7:30 pm 

Sep 27
MBHS Homecoming
(Early Dismissal at 2:00 pm)

Oct 1
MBPD & MBFD Community Night Out 
5:30 - 7:30 PM
(Come Dunk Officer White)

Oct 2
School Custodian Day

PTO General Meeting 11:00 AM 

Cougar Contributors

THANK YOU to the generous families and businesses listed below that have already joined Cougar Contributors this year!  We are grateful for your generous support! There is still time to join!  Your tax-deductible gift will enrich the education of every student at Crestline.  As a Cougar Contributor, your donation helps make Crestline Elementary the special and academically rigorous school that it is. 


All donations must be received by September 30th.

*Current donors as of 9.12.24.  Please contact Rhonda Hennessy at hennessy.rhonda@gmail.com if you have edits to this list or feel an error has been made.

Last year, the PTO used funds from Cougar Contributors to provide: 

  • New lockers for the Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade halls

  • $400 for each homeroom teacher for additional classroom supplies

  • Funds for school-wide events like Fall Festival, the Veteran's Day program and Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

  • New furniture for the front office, Counselors’ room and Spanish classroom

  • STEM resources and technology accessories for our classrooms

  • Professional development for teachers and administrators


NEW THIS YEAR!  If you become a Cougar Contributor at the Bronze Level or above, you will receive a Crestline car magnet to show your support for our school.THERE IS STILL TIME TO JOIN!  All donations must be received by September 30th. 

CLICK HERE TO JOIN


GRAND CIRCLE

We encourage grandparents and other special relatives to join the Crestline Grand Circle by visiting www.crestlinecougarspto.com/grandcircle.

  • Grand Circle donors are invited to the Grand Circle Luncheon on Friday, November 22. 
  • 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to Crestline Elementary for all of the “extras” not covered by tax dollars that make our school so special!
  • Benefits include reserved seats and parking for school performances, yearbook ads, and recognition on our website and social media.
  • Email grandparent contact information to crestlinegrandcircle@gmail.com.
  • The deadline to give is September 30, 2024.
  • Contact Charlotte Parsons with any questions at charlotte.g.parsons@gmail.com. 


McDonald's Spirit Night

Let's Celebrate Crestline Elementary School & National Cheeseburger Day! Join us for McTeacher's Night on Wednesday, September 18th, at McDonald's on Montclair Road from 4:30 to 7:30 PM! 

During this time, 20% of sales will be donated back to Crestline! Bring the entire family for dinner, and order an extra side of fries and a cookie tote (or two)!

COMMUNITY NIGHT OUT

The second-ever Community Night Out will be Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Come out and meet your Police and Fire Departments at this FREE event in front of City Hall! Dunk our very own SRO, Officer White, in the dunking booth(!), or watch as the Motor Scouts demonstrate their confined space skills. Each specialty unit will be on display, such as Evidence Technicians, Drone Operators, Tactical Officers (with the robot!!), Animal Control, and more! This fun event provides a fun atmosphere for you to meet the MBPD and MPFD!

Save the Date!

Please save the date for our next PTO General Meeting, Crestline State of Mind:101, on Wednesday, October 2, at 11:00 AM. 

Join us to hear from our district technology coordinators about all of the different apps we use as a school system!

VOLUNTEER WITH THE PTO

One of the best ways to get involved at Crestline Elementary is through volunteering with the PTO. All of our parents have amazing gifts, and there are volunteer opportunities for everyone and every schedule. 

Please consider sharing your time and talents with the PTO during the 2024-25 school year.  

The Willingness to Serve survey closes 9/20/24.

Willingness to Serve Survey

Pumpkin Run

The Pumpkin Run will be held on Sunday, October 20th. It is a one-mile fun run in the Crestline neighborhood.  

Run Times:
2:00 Boys 11-13 years old
2:10  Girls  11-13 years old
2:20 Boys 8-10 years old
2:30 Girls 8-10 years old
2:40 Boys 5-7 years old
2:50 Girls 5-7 years old

Entry Fee: $20.00 includes T-shirt, awards, and Xpress Timing.


CLICK HERE to register online! 


**Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver Cougar Contributors have received a Google document from Rhonda Hennessy to register and place t-shirt orders for the race.**

If you have any questions concerning registration, please contact Paige Tatarek at TatarekA@mtnbrook.k12.al.us

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